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1969 Lincoln Continental Mark III 2-Dr. Hardtop

The all-new Mark III personal luxury coupe launched this year to compete with Cadillac Eldorado and featured hidden headlights.
9Y89A871302
8 Cyl. 460 Cu. In. (4-V)
Engine
2-Dr. Hardtop
Body
Wixom, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1969 Lincoln Continental Mark III

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 9 1969
Plant Code Y Wixom, MI
Model Code 89 Continental Mark III
Engine Code A 8 Cyl. 460 Cu. In. (4-V)
Serial Number 871302 Production #871302

Basic Information

MakeLincoln
ModelContinental Mark III
Year1969
Body Style2-Dr. Hardtop
ManufacturerLincoln
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 460 Cu. In. (4-V)
Cylinders8
Displacement460 CID
Horsepower365 HP
Compression Ratio10.5:1
Carburetor4 BC
TransmissionAUTO
Assembly PlantWixom, MI
Plant CodeY
Pattern SourceLincoln
Confidence95%

Original Specifications (Matched to: Continental)

Bodystyle lifespan1961 through 1969
Headroom front39.4
Headroom rear38.6
Height54.2
Legroom front41.0
Legroom rear40.5
Length224.2
Nameplate origin1940
Wheelbase126.0
Width79.7

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)